This Lesson Plan uses Anne Carson's translations of Sappho in If Not, Winter. For parts of the Lesson plan that focus on specific words (crosswords, vocabulary, short answer) students will need to use this translation to properly complete the activities.
Some of Sappho's poems contain erotic themes, and particularly lesbian erotic themes. The teacher may wish to prepare students for this material to ensure that discussion is respectful.
The thought questions in this lesson plan provide material and ideas that students can use to write short original essays and to develop their powers of analysis.
The questions provided for the final paper are most suitable for student essays. For the...
